Updated Ford Everest details announced

Ford has announced pricing and details for the 2019 Everest off-roader on sale from September, with expanded safety offerings and a new transmission among the updates.

All variants score some sort of upgrade.

The entry-level Ambiente remains the same mechanically in both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models, but scores a new front grille, bumper and fascia design, halogen projector headlights with manual headlamp levelling and bulb daytime running lights, electric folding wing mirrors, keyless entry, a laminated acoustic windscreen and satellite-navigation with a traffic message channel.

The SYNC 3 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the range.

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The changes have seen prices for the RWD and AWD models rise $1200.

Bigger changes are found elsewhere in the range, however.

Stepping up to the mid-spec Trend brings the option of a new engine: a 157kW/500Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder bi-turbo diesel also found in the Ranger Raptor, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

The new engine is available in Trend guise with either RWD or AWD, while the previous 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbo diesel/six-speed auto offering remains available, but only as AWD.

Pricing for the Trend AWD with the 3.2-litre engine has risen $1000, while the new engine adds $2200 to the previous Trend RWD offering.

The new engine with AWD costs $61,190.

The range-topping Titanium is now only available as AWD with the new bi-turbo powerplant, and has added new 20 x 8.5-inch alloy wheels with 265/50 R20 tyres, a tow bar rated at 3100kg and a leather trimmed handbrake.

At $73,990 plus on roads, its asking price has dropped $711.

2019 Ford Everest pricing

Ambiente RWD 3.2L 6AT: $49,190

Ambiente 4WD 3.2L 6AT: $54,190

Trend RWD Bi-Turbo 10AT: $56,190

Trend 4WD 3.2L 6AT: $59,990

Trend 4WD Bi-Turbo 10AT: $61,690

Titanium 4WD Bi-Turbo 10AT: $73,990

* add $1000 for seven seats in Ambiente models, seven seats standard for all other variants.